RIP Mike Leach

[cuse309]

Wasn't what I meant.

I know. I'm just being a pill. There is no "pill" emoji though..

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[UBSU]

Coach Leach is one of the most entertaining personalities in College Football.

Praying for his recovery and for the skiledl and dedicated healthcare workers who are caring for him.

 

[CuseCactus]

Guys like Leach are what make me stay mildly interested in CFB. The Sabans, Smarts, and Harbaughs of the world - zzzzzzzzz. Give me a game between Kiffen and Leach? I'll watch it. Doesn't matter the teams they coach. Hope he recovers.

 

[RF2044]

Without oxygen for several minutes? Have to believe he won't recover.

 

[rrlbees]

Just so horrible and sad.

 

[PhatOrange]

61 yrs old

 

[007]

From his impact on the game to his legendary interviews and wit, Mike Leach will never, ever be forgotten.

 

[JarHeadJim]

From the Miss St board

I wish I had better news, but I’m told UMMC has transitioned into comfort care measures for Coach Mike Leach. It’s essentially hospice care at this point.

I’m told he’s been largely if not totally nonresponsive since the cardiac event yesterday morning.

It appears to simply be a matter of time now. It all seems so unfair. Life is fleeting. Tell those you love how much you love them. Forgive, forgive, forgive.

We will not be working to break the final story. We will respect the family’s timing on all of that. Yes, we have a story ready to roll, but we will now await the official and unfortunate word from the University.

I can’t believe we’re even having these discussions. It’s so surreal. He isn’t just our football coach. He’s Mike Leach, a national treasure. I’m honored to say he was our coach for three seasons. It’s also nice to remember that he’s going out a winner.

Please remember his family, our coaches and players in your thoughts and prayers.

I love you all and Hail State!

Probably our final update

Probably our final update

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[RMH44]

Just heard from a friend close to the situation that the Pirate has passed.

EDIT: apparently my friend was wrong. He just texted me similar information that is posted below.

 

[crales44]

Damn. I know that he wasn't an angel, but he was a giant in the college football arena. It won't be quite the same without him.

 

[BomberOrange]

I never had any rooting interest in any team he coached, but man did I love to hear the man tell a story and his teams were always fun to watch. Sad day.

 

[Scooch]

Leach is a complicated guy, but CFB is a much better place with interesting and innovative people like him involved in the game.

 

[Frozen]

 

[Roger N]

Leach is a complicated guy, but CFB is a much better place with interesting and innovative people like him involved in the game.

Life in general is better, because of Mike Leach

 

[Cuse12]

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Oh my….. devastating. Heart broken for his family.

 

[Frozen]

 

[chugg21]

Incredibly interesting guy. Highly recommend the book he did with Bruce Feldman.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Whitey23]

 

[JarHeadJim]

Dang

 

[Chip]

Horrible.

Truly one of a kind.

RIP.

 

[690West]

People throw around “national treasure” a lot but in the coaching ranks he deserved that moniker. What a character who made me smile with every interview. RIP Pirate

 

[phil77]

Damn sad day

 

[OburgOrange]

One of a kind. RIP coach